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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.80, 536.61 and 355.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.80, 536.61 and 355.80 is: 536.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.80 : 536.61 = 355.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.80/536.61 = 355.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.80x = 536.61 × 355.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.80x = 190,925.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,925.84/355.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.61

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